Establishment of instream flows for out-of-stream uses.
In order to protect the quality of the natural environment and provide for preservation of wildlife, fish, scenic, aesthetic and other environmental values, and navigational values, the minimum average weekly flows listed in WAC
173-563-040(3) are established for out-of-stream uses.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
90.54.040,
90.54.050, chapters
90.03 and
90.22 RCW. WSR 82-21-001 and 82-21-007 (Orders DE 82-35 and DE 82-35A), ยง 173-563-052, filed 10/7/82 and 10/8/82.]